council plan 2017–2021

Council Plan 2017–2021ANNUAL PLAN – YEAR 4, 2020/2021

2 City of Stonnington Council Plan 2017–2021 Year 4

Community

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C1 Enhance community health and wellbeing outcomes through quality service delivery and strategic partnerships.

C1.1 Provide developmental assessments at key ages and stages, and information and support through the maternal and child health service.

Measure participation rates of infants that attend key ages and stages assessments.

Service Maternal and Child Health Care Services

C1.2 Provide immunisation services. Provide immunisation sessions as allowed for under 5 year olds, high schools, staff flu session and a shingles program for over 70’s.


C1.3 Work with Early Years Services providers to support the delivery of safe, high quality and affordable services to families.

Achieve ‘Meeting Standards’ or ‘Exceeding National Quality Standards’ with the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.

Service Early Year Services

C1.4 Support, develop and implement opportunities for families to increase health, wellbeing and connections to the community.

Implement the Children, Youth and Family Strategy (Birth-25): Year 3 Action Plan.


C1.5 Provide aged services support for eligible residents, including in-home and community-based services.

Achieve service delivery targets. Service Aged Services

C1.6 Develop targeted public health and wellbeing programs.

Implement the Stonnington Public Health and Wellbeing Plan 2017-2021 - Year 3 Action Plan (family violence strategy, healthy choices, gambling awareness, new MHWP).

Initiative Social / Community Planning & Policy

C1.7 Support, develop and implement opportunities for older people to increase health and wellbeing and remain connected in the community.

Implement the Positive Ageing Strategy 2018 - 2021: Year 3 Action Plan.

Initiative Aged Services

C1.8 Provide a contemporary community service through the adoption of modern and future technologies.

Implement priority actions identified in Council’s ICT Strategy

Major Initiative

Business Systems and Projects

C2 Strengthen Council’s commitment to support our diverse and inclusive communities.

C2.5 Facilitate and provide an accessible range of community services and facilities in partnership with the community and other agencies.

Implement the Inclusion Plan 2019-22 - Year 2 Action Plan.

Initiative Access and Inclusion

C2.6 Continue Stonnington’s representation and participation with Indigenous organisations and networks.

Engage with Traditional Owners, Citizens for Reconciliation, Reconciliation Victoria, Reconciliation Australia and Local Indigenous Network.

Service Reconciliation

Annual Plan – Year 4, 2020/2021As we emerge from the impacts of COVID-19, the City of Stonnington will continue to support our community within a financially constrained environment.

In this changing world, essential services and activities will remain our priority. However, Council has had to reconsider our capital works program and discretionary activities.

The one thing that remains unchanged is our vision for Stonnington to be an inclusive, healthy, creative, sustainable and smart community. Our vision is implemented through our four key pillars – community, liveability, and environment.

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Community


C3 Implement community safety initiatives and fair compliance processes to address community safety issues.

C3.1 Prepare for and respond tomunicipal emergencies, inpartnership with emergencyservice and community agencies.

Maintain the Municipal EmergencyManagement Plan in accordance with legislative changes and hold a minimum of three MEMPC meetings and one major exercise per calendar year.

Legislation Municipal Emergency Management **

C3.2 Monitor and minimise risks topublic health through theenforcement of legislation andguidelines.

Inspect food and health premises as required.

Service Environmental Health

C3.4 Encourage responsible petownership practices.

Continue the implementation of theDomestic Animal Management Plan 2016-2021 – and deliver community education programs to improve community compliancewith responsible pet ownership..

Initiative Animal Management

C3.6 Administer and enforce the Building Act 1993 and Regulations 2006.

Conduct inspections, investigate andrespond to complaints, proactively inspect in line with risk criteria.

Service Municipal Building Surveyor

C3.7 Administer and enforce Council’sLocal Laws.

Conduct Local Law investigations asrequired in response to complaints.

Service Liveability & Compliance

C3.8 Reduce road related fatalities andserious injuries.

Implement the Stonnington ‘Toward Zero’ 2018 - 22 Road Safety Strategy - Year 2.

Initiative Transport and Parking Management

C3.10 Respond to perceptions ofcommunity safety in partnershipwith Victoria Police and otheragencies.

Manage Community Safety Committee, public CCTV network, initiatives and VictoriaPolice partnership.

Service Social/ Community Planning & Policy

C4 Enhance community engagement to ensure Council makes long-term decisions in the best interests of the community.

C4.3 Provide enhanced communityengagement.

Undertake deliberative communityengagement program to inform thedevelopment of the new Council Plan 2021-25.

Initiative Strategy and Performance

C4.4 Deliver and implement anAdvocacy Program.

Complete Phase 1 of Advocacy Strategy (3 Year) in Year 1.

Service Communications

C4.5 Improve community accessibilityof the Stonnington website.

Delivery of Phase 2 of the City ofStonnington website project.


Equity Inclusion Sustainability Personal Health and Wellbeing Community Connectedness Personal and Community SafetyKey


Annual Plan – Year 4, 2020/2021

Community


C5 Increase participation in physical activity through long-term recreation planning and service delivery.

C5.1 Investigate required levels of useby the community of Council’spassive and active open spaces.

Undertake community and stakeholder engagement to develop a framework of use for each of Council’s sporting facilities.

Initiative Recreation

C5.2 Redevelop Prahran Aquatic Centre. Design, documentation and of new aquatic facility as per adopted feasibility.

Major Initiative

Aquatics

C5.3 Redevelop Harold Holt SwimCentre outdoor areas.

Deliver phased capital works improvements, including restoration and upgrade of outdoor pool plant and facilities, including tiling worksto the hydrotherapy, and 50m pools

Major Initiative

Aquatics

C5.4 Redevelop Multi-Sport andRecreation Precinct at PercyTreyvaud Memorial Park.

Deferred to future yearDeliver phased capital works improvements as resolved by Council and subject to anylegal and statutory processes.

Major Initiative

Infrastructure

C5.5 Redevelop Toorak Park Sport Precinct. Reduced scope of work for 2020-21 Deliver stage one of Toorak Park sport precinct masterplan. Develop a concept plan for the Charles Lux Pavilion.

Major Initiative

Infrastructure

C5.7 Increase physical activity participation across the municipality.

Implement the Active Stonnington Program - Year 1.

Initiative Recreation

C5.8 Recreation facility upgrades. Deliver capital works improvements to: • Upgrade Healey Pavilion • Dunlop Pavilion accessible ramp • East Malvern Tennis Centre – pavilion redevelopment, court reconstruction, floodlighting upgrade • Sports floodlighting upgrade and renewal projects, in line with priority order identified in the sports floodlighting development plan.

Initiative Infrastructure

C6 Enhance modern learning environments, community hubs and libraries to support connected communities.

C6.1 Upgrade Council’s Children’s Services facilities in accordance with the Early Years Infrastructure Improvement Plan.

Upgrade children’s services facilities: • Princes Close childcare centre redevelopment

Initiative Capital Works

C6.2 Upgrade Council’s buildings in accordance with the recommendations of Council’s Access and Inclusion Plan.

Complete accessibility projects in Capital Works Program.

Initiative Capital Works

C6.3 Provide high quality and innovative library information services.

Total number of physical and digital loans, total active members, total visitations, attendance at activities and events.

Service Libraries

C7 Support local community organisations with equitable access to facilities, training and resources.

C7.1 Assist community organisations to deliver services and activities that directly benefits the community.

Deliver annual Community Grants Program (including advertising, assessment, reporting and acquittal processes).

Service Community Grants

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Liveability


L1 Strategically invest in open spaces, sporting fields and community facilities, and optimise use according to community needs.

L1.1 Strategically plan for new open space. Monitor and review provisions in the planning scheme to provide increased opportunities for open space and advocacy for improved / additional open space.

Service City Strategy

L1.3 Redevelop Prahran Town Hall. Deferred for future yearComplete Prahran Town Hall Redevelopment Project - 2 year construction process (Subject to Council resolution).

Major Initiative

Capital Works

L1.4 Improve public realm outcomes in accordance with adopted masterplans.

Deliver annual program• Windsor Siding masterplan reduced• Forrest Hill masterplan increased• Princes Gardens masterplan reduced• Mount Street masterplan reduced

Initiative Public Space Design and Construction

L1.5 Create new Open Space / Pocket Parks.

Develop and implement open space initiatives in line with open space strategy


L1.6 Provide regional accessible playgrounds Deliver a design program to construct four regional accessible playgrounds at:• Central Park• Sir Zelman Cohen• Orrong Romanis• Phoenix Park

Service Parks and Open Space

L2 Preserve Stonnington’s heritage architecture and balance its existing character with complementary and sustainable development.

L2.1 Seek to preserve the municipality’s heritage building stock.

Implement the Heritage Strategy Action Plan - Year 2.

Initiative City Strategy



Liveability


L3 Balance the competing demands of maintaining residential amenity and population growth through appropriate planning.

L3.1 Monitor and review the application of the residential zones and prepare a Housing Strategy.

Develop principles and guidelines to inform Housing strategy and metropolitan strategy.


L3.2 Ensure the Stonnington Planning Scheme and planning framework reflects Stonnington priorities and State policy.

Complete Planning Scheme amendments in accordance with Planning Scheme Review recommendations.


L3.3 Ensure that the requirements of the Stonnington Planning Scheme and the Planning and Environment Act 1987 are met and that assessments are completed in accordance to Council policy in a timely manner.

Conduct inspections, investigate complaints, undertake assessments and meet legislative requirements.

Legislation Statutory Planning & Enforcement

L4 Enhance the design outcomes of public spaces, places and buildings.

L4.2 Require planning applicants to address environmentally sustainable design in new development proposals.

Number of applications received that incorporated environmentally sustainable design.

Legislation Statutory Planning & Enforcement

L4.3 Advocate for improved community outcomes related to State infrastructure projects.

Seek legacy outcomes (for example: open space, improved / new access links, enhanced public transport services, public realm, minimal construction disruption, targeted community engagement etc.).


L5 Advocate for improved and accessible public transport to enhance liveability and economic growth.

L5.1 Advocate for improved public transport, cycling and walking facilities.

Pursue advocacy opportunities (media, letters, submissions and meetings).


L6 Maintain Council’s infrastructure and assets essential for the sustainable operation of the City.

L6.1 Consider adoption of a developer contributions policy.

Progress Development Contributions Plan.


L6.3 Maintain a high standard of local footpath conditions.

Replacement of footpaths identified by asset management strategy.

Legislation Infrastructure Maintenance

L6.4 Maintain a high standard of local road conditions.

Carry out general upgrades and repairs to roads, laneways, kerbsides, bridges.

Legislation Strategic Asset Planning

L6.5 Maintain a high level of street cleanliness.

Provide street cleaning service in accordance with program standards and schedule.

Service Street Cleaning

L6.6 Minimise graffiti on Council and Private assets.

Deliver sustainable graffiti prevention and eradication program and monitor number of graffiti requests.

Service Buildings Maintenance


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Environment


E1 Reduce energy use and associated greenhouse gas emissions.

E1.1 Reduce the energy consumed by Council’s buildings through energy saving building development and alterations.

Complete energy reduction projects through Building Maintenance and Capital Works programs.

Initiative Capital Works / Environmental Sustainability

E1.2 Reduce energy use and associated greenhouse gas emissions.

Develop a Climate Action Response Plan in line with Council’s declaration of a climate emergency.

Initiative Environment Sustainability

E2 Maximise efficiency of water use and improve water quality entering waterways.

E2.1 Maximise efficiency of potable water use.

Reduce water use in buildings, facilities and irrigation, maximise water re-use and implement water sensitive urban design principles into urban design and infrastructure projects.

Initiative Environment Sustainability

E3 Enhance biodiversity values throughout the City to protect and increase flora and fauna.

E3.1 Enhance biodiversity values at key sites through targeted weed management, native vegetation planting and habitat creation programs.

Reduced scope of work for 2020-21 Staged implementation of Gardiners Creek Master Plan and other biodiversity enhancement projects throughout the City.

Major Initiative

Environment Sustainability

E4 Protect, maintain and grow the City’s street tree population to enhance the character, identity and liveability of the City of Stonnington.

E4.1 Maintain and grow Stonnington’s tree population.

Implement the Urban Forest Strategy and Street Tree Policy, including expanded street and park tree planting program. Adopt and implement the Boulevard Planting Program for arterial roads.

Major Initiative

Environment Sustainability

E5 Deliver best practice waste management services to minimise waste generation and maximise resource recovery and recycling.

E5.1 Maintain the quality and amount of recyclables diverted from landfill.

Undertake feasibility study to introduce a broader range and volume of recycling services provided at the Transfer Station and kerbside collection service.

Service Waste Management

E5.2 Provide a reliable cost effective green, food waste and recycling service.

The introduction of FOGO (Food and Organic) green waste service.




Environment


E5.3 Provide innovative waste solutions. Install:• public place recycling (PPR) bins in shopping strips.• Solar Compacting litter and recycling bins into the public realm.


E6 Enhance sustainable purchasing of goods, materials and services with reduced environmental impacts.

E6.1 Become a role model for sustainable business.

Embed sustainable resource use and procurement policies in all aspects of the business.

Service Contracts and Procurement

E7 Lead community sustainability through public programs.

E7.1 Positively influence environmental outcomes throughout the wider community.

Design and deliver community education and engagement initiatives to support the community to live more sustainably including the Sustainable Schools program and annual series of environmental events.

Service Environment Sustainability

E8 Promote and facilitate the use of sustainable transport options across the city.

E8.2 Improve the safety of key cycling corridors, encourage increased and safer walking experiences.

Reduced scope of work for 2020-21 Improvements to cycle paths (on and off road), in accordance with the priorities in the Cycling Strategy.


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Economy


ECO1 Develop long-term plans to ensure sustainability of Stonnington’s activity centres.

ECO1.1 Plan for Activity Centres. Adopt the Activity Centres Strategy. Major Initiative

City Strategy

ECO1.2 Plan for the Chapel Street Activity Centre.

Review and monitor permanent planning controls for the Chapel Street Activity Centre and progress Chapel revision implementation actions.


ECO1.3 Improve the identity and amenity of shopping centres.

Upgrade minor shopping centres as per adopted program.


ECO2 Provide effective engagement and support to local business through business skills development and marketing.

ECO2.1 Coordinate and support a comprehensive program of business events, seminars, workshops, mentoring and networking events to support Stonnington businesses.

Facilitate, deliver and evaluate business events and support services.

Service Economic Development & Visitor Economy

ECO2.2 Support the establishment of new businesses and growth of existing businesses in Stonnington.

Develop and deliver a business support model.


ECO3 Leverage Stonnington’s strategic location to attract new business and industry investment in key high value industries that are matched to the strengths of Stonnington.

ECO3.1 Assist in activation of vacant shops in key activity centres.

Deliver a series of activation programs to decrease vacancy rates.

Initiative Economic Development & Visitor Economy

ECO3.2 Economic Development Strategy. Develop and implement an economic recovery plan.

Initiative Economic Development & Visitor Economy

ECO4 Promote Stonnington’s premier precincts, employment clusters and cultural assets as hubs for shopping, hospitality, entertainment and culture.

ECO4.1 Continue to promote Chapel Off Chapel’s unique identity and brand within the community and the Australian Arts industry.

Optimise attendance and usage by developing a diverse calendar of high quality events.

Service Chapel Off Chapel

ECO4.4 Strategically plan for innovative Stonnington-based activities that enhance the cultural, community and economic development.

Develop and implement a new Arts and Cultural Strategy.

Initiative Festivals and Events

ECO4.5 Support Stonnington’s Trader Associations.

Assess, administer and support the Special Rate Marketing and Promotion Scheme for the special rated precincts, including review of business action plans, financial and activity reports, support and advice.





Economy


ECO4.6 Engage in strategic partnerships to promote Stonnington as a premier destination.

Seek strategic partnerships (internal and external) to leverage events and facilitate opportunities for businesses and business associations.


ECO4.7 Offer a diverse program of ticketed and free events to the community.

Reduced scope of work for 2020-21 Deliver Annual Program of Stonnington events (visitor attendance).

Service Festivals and Events

ECO4.8 Promote Prahran Square as a visitor destination and community space.

Progress and continue with activation and programming plan for Prahran Square.

Major Initiative

Prahran Square

ECO4.9 Support the Arts in Stonnington. Coordinate and manage acquisitions; implement street art projects; deliver community workshops; engage with Stonnington galleries.

Service Arts and Culture

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People, resources & governance


S1.0 Governance

S1.1 Anticipate proposed Local Government Act Bill (Local Government Act 1989 review).

Deliver Community Vision and Council Plan in accordance with LGA2020 requirements.

Legislation Strategy and Performance

S1.2 Recognise and celebrate the contributions of community groups and persons who have significantly contributed to the City of Stonnington.

Provide annual Citizen of the Year awards ceremony.

Service Governance

S1.3 Welcome new residents to the City of Stonnington.

Conduct citizenship ceremonies throughout the year.

Service Governance

S1.4 Ensure Council’s governance practices meet legislative requirements.

Review delegations in accordance with legislative requirements. Maintain registers and submit government reporting within timelines. Review and revise policies, practices and procedures as required.

Legislation Governance

S1.5 Provide ongoing professional development, training and support for Councillors.

Councillors to receive professional development, training and support.


S1.6 Continue to support the Inner Melbourne Action Plan (IMAP).

Maintain IMAP Executive membership. Conduct meetings and establish special interest working groups.

Service Inner Melbourne Action Plan (IMAP)

S1.7 Make Council meetings accessible to the community

Council Plan, Annual Report, Councillor Code of Conduct and Council meeting agenda and minutes available on website, continue live streaming Council meeting proceedings


S1.8 Prepare and coordinate research, policy positions and advocacy briefing papers related to regional forums, government, industry and peak bodies.

Initiate and provide timely submissions and reports on emerging issues.

Complete annual service planning and service review program.

Initiative

Service

Strategy and Performance

Strategy and Performance

S2.0 People

S2.1 Promote key organisational information using a suite of internal communication channels such as the intranet and other activities.

Manage Council’s internal communication channels (intranet and other activities).


S2.2 Ensure compliance with Human Rights legislation.

Conduct training session and submit annual report.


S2.3 Support the City of Stonnington workforce.

Conduct annual EES or culture inventory and communicate results.

Service People

S2.4 Maintain a strong Safety Culture within Council that is aimed at delivering outcomes that achieve compliance with requirements of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, practices and procedures.

Maintain a schedule of internal reviews of the operation of Council’s OHSMS at a local level to confirm compliance with OHS legislative requirements.

Legislation Safety & Prevention




People, resources & governance


S3.0 Asset Management

S3.1 Continue renewal and upgrade work at Council’s buildings in accordance with the recommendations of the triennial building condition audits.

Complete building renewal and upgrade projects in Capital Works Program.

Service Capital works

S3.2 Increase functionality of Geographic Information System (GIS).

Integrate GIS mapping to systems. Service Asset Management

S4.0 Business Systems and Technology

S4.1 Increase the use of remote office and mobile technology to improve operational efficiency of staff.

Implementation of the Stonnington at Home program against agreed timelines.

Service Technology Enablement

S4.2 Investigate and implement business system improvement projects to assist in service delivery across Council, including e-services.

Embed PMO to collate and track all digital and technology initiatives.

Service Technology Enablement

S4.3 Support the organisation through the supply, maintenance and management of information systems and infrastructure.

Establish delivery and service management capabilities.

Initiative Technology Enablement

S5.0 Risk

S5.1 Raise awareness with all Council divisions of risk management as a tool for performance improvement and value creation.

Regular attendance at Divisional Leadership Team meetings to promote best practice Risk Management.

Legislation Risk

S5.2 Establish processes that support compliance with Council's Procurement Policy and the Act.

Review the creditor listing annually for compliance

Legislation Contracts

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